Top Xian Nature and Wildlife Tours

With so much to see, exploring Xi’an’s most important sights in one day can be challenging without a plan. This private tour brings the city’s highlights together with ease thanks to an efficient itinerary. Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, then continue into Xi’an’s historic center to see the Ancient City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. As it's a private tour, you can also customize when and where you stop to suit your interests—not possible on shared excursions.

Probably you don’t know that Sichuan is not the only hometown of panda and Chengdu is not the only place to see pandas. The fact is, you can see both the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors and the world’s most adorable animal -- pandas in Xi’an. The city not only boasts boundless heritages but also countless wild plants and animals, and panda is the most valuable one. If you have kids with you and the same time you have some extra time in the city, then visiting Xi’an wild panda protecting & breeding center will be quite a memorable experience. You can also see golden monkeys and some other rare animals in the same area.

Enjoy a full-day trip from Xi’an to Mount Huashan to experience the natural beauty and extraordinary views of this craggy dramatic landscape. Ride up the slopes in a cable car to the summit, where you can walk along the mountains and view Buddhist and Taoist temples tucked into sheer cliffs and rock. Explore the summit with your guide and discover spots such as Gold Lock Pass, where people have placed thousands of locks along the trail fences. Includes private guide and vehicle, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

Mt. Huashan is a rich treasure for travelers who have strong interest in it. There are 4 different routes for travelers to explore Huashan Mountain with different ascending way and descending way (North Peak up and North Peak down, North Peak up and West Peak down, West Peak up and North Peak down, West Peak up and West Peak down). In this tour, you are allowed to choose the routes you prefer most according to your interest and condition. We cover all transfer, tour guide and entry fees and you just need to tell our guide by which route you want to explore this beautiful mountain and prepare some food as lunch (no restaurant on the mountain top).

This full day tour stays in nature, observe zoo animals and touch plants, taste organic helthy farmer meal. All the entrance tickets , dinner and private English speaking tour guide & transportation are inclusive in this 8-hour trip!

Immerse yourself in China’s natural beauty with this exclusive 3-day private tour, featuring the enchanting landscapes of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, plus the option to visit Chengdu’s iconic panda center. Journey in comfort by high-speed bullet train, ensuring a smooth and scenic travel experience. - Discover hidden natural gems: From the golden terraces of Huanglong to the serene lakes of Jiuzhaigou, this tour brings you to some of China’s most stunning and less-explored landscapes. - Close encounters with pandas: Visit the Chengdu Panda Center and see giant pandas, red pandas, and even baby pandas in a natural and protective environment. - Effortless travel: Enjoy the convenience of China’s high-speed bullet trains, ensuring a smooth, relaxing, and efficient journey between destinations. - Flexible, private experience: With a self-guided tour format, explore each destination at your own pace while receiving local guidance and support.

The nearest place to see pandas in Xi'an.Qinling Pandas are different kinds from Sichuan pandas.Professional and experienced tour operator s.

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Discover one of China’s most enthralling attractions on a full-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses from Xi’an. With a professional guide, marvel at the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century; see 7,000 life-sized figures in ordered rows and hear of how the sculptures were meticulously constructed to honor Emperor Qin Shihuang, China’s first ruler. Includes a Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation from your Xi’an hotel.

Xian’s appeal extends far beyond its UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. On this small-group guided bus tour, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and your choice of one or more attractions. Choose from several set routes, with options such as Huaqing Hot Spring, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and more.

Enjoy the freedom of hiking independently and the comfort of a private guide to get you oriented on this door-to-door tour of Mt. Huashan, one of China’s signature mountains. Your private guide will explain the hiking route options to you then leave you to explore. Please note: Tour includes site entrance fees but excludes shuttle bus and cable car charges. Upgrade to add a foot massage for tired tootsies.

30km (18.6 miles) east of Xi'an and beside the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace features the Imperial Pools of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), Pear Garden, Frost Flying Hall, Nine-Dragon Lake, Five-Room Building and Mount Li. Huaqing Pool is famous for the romantic love story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Yuhuan. Huaqing Palace Ticket Checking Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Please make your own way to Huaqing Palace Huaqing Palace Ticket: Valid for anytime entry during the day’s opening hours. There are two showtimes for the Xi'an Incident Live Show at Yaoguang Theater inside Huaqing Palace Scenic Area First Show: 10:10 a.m. Second Show: 3:00 p.m. Duration: Approximately 1 hour Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the showtime for admission.

Nestled south of Xi'an, the Qinling Mountains serve as an ideal habitat for rare animals such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys, crested ibises, and takins. This half-day tour will take you to the "Qinling Four Treasures Conservation Center," where you can observe these precious creatures up close. Within the center, "Qizai" stands out as the undoubted star—it is the world's only brown giant panda. The center is just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive south from Xi'an. You have more than two hours to explore, where you can see Qizai, black-and-white giant pandas, red pandas, black bears, vultures, and the other three rare species. Our driver will help you get oriented upon arrival, and navigating the center is easy with signs featuring both Chinese and English introductions.

You don’t have to haggle with taxi drivers or join a group tour to brave Mount Huashan, China’s most precipitous mountain. Ride the cable car up to North Peak, 5,295 feet (1,614 meters) above sea level, then hike among temples, pines, sculptures, and engravings: your private guide will help you find the best angles for photos.

Discover China's rich history on a half-day door-to-door tour of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your private guide through the pits one, two, and three and see more than 7,000 terracotta soldiers. Upgrade the afternoon tour to include a trip to the Tang Dynasty Show and a feast of traditional Shaanxi dumplings or enjoy lunch at a Qin Dynasty themed restaurant.

Take a full-day tour to discover Xi'an by visiting the city's historical sites, the Terracotta Army Museum and Huaqing Pool. An experienced English-speaking tour guide will show your around and take it easy with public transportation during this day trip.

Buy your ticket in advance to the Shaanxi History Museum at Xi'an. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets. You will be picked up from your Xian hotel and dropped off at your Xian hotel.

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Mount Hua, renowned as the Western Peak of the Five Great Mountains in Shaanxi Province. This adventure combines thrilling attractions like the Plank Walk in the Sky with serene views of the sunrise from the East Peak and sunset from the West Peak. Immerse yourself in the rich Daoist culture while navigating the stunning trails, making every step a blend of excitement and tranquility in this magnificent landscape.

Visit the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on a full-day private tour in Xi’an. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed mausoleum complex that contains thousands of Terracotta Warriors and other life-sized statues. Then, discover the significance of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist structure that dates to the Tang Dynasty. Travel with a private guide who can customize your day to your interests. Includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Go on an impressive adventure to Mount Huashan, where you can experience the most breathtaking climbing, view the natural scenery of magnificent peaks, precipitous crags and high mountain range. Depart Xi’an in the early morning (around 7:30-8:30am) to make the most of your day. You will take the north peak cable car to the summit of Huashan. Have free time to hike on your own. After the mountain tour, a worth-expecting local snack banquet is waiting for you. Lose yourself in the dazzling delicious food, and after that, you will be escorted to your hotel.

Mount Hua (Huashan), one of China’s five sacred mountains thanks to its Taoist temples, sits east of Xian in Shaanxi Province. While a return hike to the top of the mountain typically requires two days, this tour makes use of the cable cars, allowing you to take in the views from the summit with only a single day. With a private guide, you can explore at a leisurely pace and ask all the questions you want.

On this full-day private tour, experience the Yellow River’s largest waterfall without the hassle of hiring your own transport and navigating rural roads. Settle in for a long drive to the Hukou Waterfall; this tour is operated with a private, air-conditioned vehicle, so you’ll arrive fresh and ready to explore. Take in the unique landscape of the Loess Plateau (named for its wind-deposited yellow soil) and watch as the Yellow River suddenly shrinks to less than 20% of its width, causing water to plummet into the gorge below.